There are many community organizations that are available to provide services for the people of the El Paso County area. Resources are beneficial as they aid our community members to seek support and assistance in helping to meet certain needs they may encounter.

AA World for ChildrenProvides foster and foster-to-adopt services for abused and neglected children across the state.

Hotline to report abuse/neglect/exploitation1-800-252-5400Local Number 915-834-5743

Advocacy Center for the Children of El PasoAdvocates for child victims of abuse and neglect by providing education and a collaborative, comprehensive and efficient intervention to seek justice and to maximize each child's chance for healing.

Aliviane: PRIDESProvides early childhood development and social and emotional screening. Mental health and substance abuse, prevention, intervention, and treatment at various levels of intensity for youth, adults, families, and children. Please call for various locations and service types.915-782-4032

Al-Anon Family Support GroupFellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope to solve their common problems.

915-562-4083

AlateenHelps teens to recover from the effects of living with a relative or friend who has a drinking problem.

Area Agency on AgingThe Rio Grande AAA serves individuals 60 years of age and older and their families living in El Paso, Hudspeth, Culberson, Jeff Davis, Presidio and Brewster counties through the various direct services it provides and/or through purchased services on behalf of a client.

Arid Club of El PasoEstablish and maintain a clubhouse where all alcoholics in the El Paso area may congregate and associate with each other in the promotion of the principles by which they maintain their sobriety and the A.A. way of life.

Brain Injury Association of Texas-Brain Injury Support Group Mentis NeuroRehabSupport group for patients who have suffered a brain injury.

1831 Murchison Ste. C El Paso, Texas 79902 915-319-9553

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CandlelightersHelp children and families deal with cancer trauma, emergency funds for medicine, travel, crisis, support groups, a summer camp for kids with cancer and their siblings, food pantry and more.

Centro San VicenteSatellite clinic for homeless teenagers and mothers 17 to 21 years of age. Provides primary care that includes laboratory, pharmacy, social services, mental health, and immunizations.

Children's Disabilities Information Coalition-Parent Resource CenterCommunity parent resource center for parents of children with disabilities ages 0-26. Offer trainings, information, and resources for parents of children with disabilities. All services are free.

Communities in Schools-El Paso, Inc.Promotes and facilitates the coordinated delivery of community social services as well as support services for young people and their families in at-risk situations.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of El Paso (DBSA) Provide support groups and education for adults, adolescents, and children diagnosed with depression. Also provides support for the families and friends.

915-779-1800 option 5915-887-3410
Emergence Health Network Military Outreach Services and Peer NetworkThe Military Veteran Peer Network offers weekly support groups for spouses, soldiers, and veterans. The Women Veterans of El Paso provides support groups as well as community service projects for our female veterans. For more information on any of EHN's Military Outreach Services, please contact Military Liaison.

1600 Montana El Paso, Texas 79902 915-203-3981

El Paso Pediatric AssociatesSpecialize in chronic, acute and preventative medical care for children from birth through the teenage years. Provides consultation on health-related issues such as Autism, ADHD, and weight problems.

Homeowner Preservation Foundation Provides free telephone and web-based foreclosure prevention counseling for people who are having trouble paying their mortgage.

3303 Excelsior Ste. 500 Minneapolis, MN 55416 1-612-230-4020

Homeward Bound Trinity Recovery Center Detox facility for people with drug and alcohol addictions. Support services (Casa Vida De Salud) for dual diagnosis and indigent must be referred through Trinity Recovery for free services.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)Provide free information, services, and referrals to all victim/survivors for alcohol-related crashes including bereaved injured and property damage. Support services are also offered.

Prevent Blindness TexasAims to prevent blindness, preserve sight, and enhance and extend the quality of vision life for all Texans by providing sight-saving programs and services through our network of volunteers.

1600 N.E. Loop 410 Suite 125 San Antonio, Texas 78209 210-236-7360

Project Amistad Advocates for individuals with disabilities of all ages, older adults, caregivers and families who have multiple needs requiring multiple services.

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response National GuardProvides awareness through prevention and education, victim-centered support, intimidation-free reporting, thorough investigation, and accountability for those who commit sexual crimes.

1411 Jefferson Davis Hwy Arlington, Virginia 22202 1-877-995-5247

Sexual Trauma and Assault Response Services, Inc. (STARS)Respond to victims of sexual assault and provide public education or awareness of sexual assault, free supportive counseling to victims of the second victim.

580 Giles El Paso, TX 79915 915-593-7300

Sierra Providence Health NetworkIndividual, family, grief/anxiety counseling available for adults, teenagers and children as young as age 4.

1625 Medical Center Dr. El Paso, Texas 79902 915-747-4000

Sierra Providence East

915-832-2000 Social Security AdministrationHelp with Social Security Disability, SSI, Retirement, and Medicare.

1-866-563-9310

St. Thomas Aquinas

915-592-1313

St. Vincent De Paul

915-603-5994 (79835) 915-603-5711(79912) 915-603-5834 (79932)

Support GroupsAlzheimer's Association

915-544-1799American Cancer Society

915-544-4427Alcoholics Anonymous

915-562-4081Compassionate Friends (for parents who have lost a child)

915-542-0908Gamblers Anonymous

915-592-5977Lupus Foundation of America

1-800-458-7870National Alliance on Mental Illness(NAMI)

915-534-5478Narcotics Anonymous

915-757-4725Volar Provide assistance for individuals with transportation, housing, social security, and legal issues.

Therapeutic Home Program Offers therapeutic foster care for emotionally disturbed youth. Child Protective Services will place the child with a trained and licensed professional parent for an average of 9-10 months.